ABOUT US

Being a subsidiary of a leading Group worldwide means to benefit from its notoriety and its power; It means to emphasize its regional and cultural characteristics
as well as its own competences and its flexibility; It also means to be conscious of
our responsibility toward future generations and bring our own contribution however modest it may be, to the durable development of our planet.
As the French subsidiary of KATHREIN Group, it is our responsibility and our priority to always serve and develop the best Telecom solutions that match the needs
of the different actors within the mobile market.
Being totally aware of the fast evolutions and the growing needs of the MiddleEast and African mobile market, KATHREIN France now offers complete aerial
solutions to mobile operators and installation companies.
Our know-how, our export-related experience, our technical support, as well as
our ability to react immediately are the key assets which all together make us able
to answer, as perfectly as possible, your needs. We are also able to be at your side
for your network and all your projects of sites roll-out, extension or optimization.
Apart from Base Station Antennas for Mobile Networks, KATHREIN FRANCE also
supplies RF equipment (feeder cables, coaxial connectors and jumpers), RF accessories (for aerials, clamps for feeder cables, cable trays, tools etc..), RF protections against lightning, as well as solutions for weatherproofing and isolation.
KATHREIN FRANCE Export Team hopes that this new brochure Cables, Connectors and RF Accessories 2011 will bring you whole satisfaction.

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PRODUCTS REFERENCES
Description

References

References

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WRENCH HANDLES FOR CONNECTORS

FEEDER 1/2 HIFLEX

CFC05019

p8

1/2

950002

p 20

FEEDER 1/2 RIGID

CFC05004

p9

7/8

950003

p 20

p 10

1- 1/4

950004

p 20

950001

p 20

NEW FEDEER 7/8 ULTRA LOW LOSS

CFC05041

NEW FEEDER 1-1/4 ULTRA LOW LOSS

CFC05040

p 11

1- 5/8

NEW FEEDER 1- 5/8 ULTRA LOW LOSS

CFC05034

p 12

CLAMPS FOR FEEDERS

CONNECTORS COAX.

CLIP FOR FEEDER 1/2 ON PYLON A CORNIERE

960053

p 24

7/16 MALE RIGHT 1/2 FLEXIBLE

CRA05692

p 13

CLIP FOR FEEDER 1- 1/4 ON PYLON A CORNIERE

960088

p 24

7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1/2 FLEXIBLE

CRA05082

p 13

CLIP FOR FEEDER 1- 5/8 ON PYLON A CORNIERE

960087

p 24

7/16 MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1/2 FLEXIBLE

CRA05206

p 13

1 FEEDER 1/2 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

CAC05300

p 25

7/16 MALE 1/2 RIGID

CRA05982

p 13

1 FEEDER 7/8 HANGING ON FLAT ET ROUND

CAC05301

p 25

7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1/2 RIGID

CRA05706

p 13

1 FEEDER 1- 5/8 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

7/16 MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1/2 RIGID

CRA05216

p 13

1 FEEDER 1- 1/4 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

7/16 MALE RIGHT 7/8 RIGID

CRA05717

p 13

2 FEEDERS 1/2 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

7/16 FEMALE RIGTH 7/8 RIGID

CRA05718

p 13

2 FEEDERS 7/8 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

CAC05302

p 25

7/16 MALE RIGHT 7/8

CRA05720

p 13

2 FEEDERS 1- 5/8 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

CAC05303

p 25

7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 7/8

CRA05721

p 13

2 FEEDERS 1- 1/4 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1- 1/4

CRA05719

p 13

3 FEEDERS 1/2 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

7/16 MALE RIGHT 1- 5/8

CRA05287

p 13

3 FEEDERS 7/8 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

CAC05304

7/16 FEMALE RIGHT 1- 5/8

CRA05286

p 13

3 FEEDERS 1- 5/8 HANGING ON FLAT ET ROUND

REF TO ASK
FOR

3 FEEDERS 1- 1/4 HANGING ON FLAT AND ROUND

CAC05315

p 25

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 0,50m HIFLEX

961005

p 14

6 FEEDERS COAX. 7/8

CAC05311

p 25

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1m HIFLEX

961010

p 14

HOISTING GRIPS

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1,5m HIFLEX

961015

p 14

PRE LACED FOR 1/2

950010

p 18

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 2m HIFLEX

961020

p 14

PRE LACED FOR 7/8

950011

p 18

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 2,5m HIFLEX

961025

p 14

PRE LACED FOR 1- 5/8

950012

p 18

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 3m HIFLEX

961030

p 14

PRE LACED FOR 1- 1/4

REF TO ASK
FOR

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 4m HIFLEX

961040

p 14

WEATHERPROOFING

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 5m HIFLEX

961050

p 14

JUMPERS/ANTENNAS & FEEDERS/JUMPERS

CAC05347

p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 0,50m HIFLEX

961505

p 14

1/2 JUMPER TO 7/8 FEEDER

CAC05348

p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1m HIFLEX

961510

p 14

1/2 JUMPER TO 1- 1/4 FEEDER

CAC05350

p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 1,50m HIFLEX

961515

p 14

1/2 JUMPER TO 1- 5/8 FEEDER

CAC05351

p 22

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 2m HIFLEX

961520

p 14

KITS DETANCHEITE

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 2,50m HIFLEX

961525

p 14

CAC05346

p 23

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 3m HIFLEX

961530

p 14

RUBAN BUTYL (0,50 m x 28 mm) & PLASTIC ELECTRICAL

SCOTCH (10 m x 15 mm)

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 4m HIFLEX

961540

p 14

CAC05185

p 26

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT ANGLE 5m HIFLEX

961550

p 14

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 0,50m RIGID

962005

p 15

UNIVERSAL FOR FEEDER COAX 1/2 TO 7/8

921060

p 31

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1m RIGID

962010

p 15

SPECIFICALLY FOR FEEDER 7/8

921061

p 32

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 1,5m RIGID

962015

p 15

SPECIFICALLY FOR FEEDER 1- 5/8

921020

p 32

7/16 MALE RIGHT/ MALE RIGHT 2m RIGID

962020

p 15

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 2,5m RIGID

962025

p 15

SPECIFICALLY FOR FEEDER 1- 1/4

921062

p 32

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 3m RIGID

962030

p 15

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 4m RIGID

962040

p 15

CRA05255

p 33

7/16 MALE RIGHT/MALE RIGHT 5m RIGID

962050

p 15

960054

p 30

REF TO ASK
FOR

p 37

CAC

p 27

JUMPERS

CABLE PREPARATION TOOL

Description

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FEEDERS

1/2 FLEXIBLE

960085

p 19

1/2 RIGID

960084

p 19

7/8

960064

p 19

1- 1/4

960123

p 19

1- 5/8

960086

p 19

REF TO ASK
FOR
REF TO ASK
FOR
REF TO ASK
FOR

REF TO ASK
FOR
REF TO ASK
FOR
p 25

COLLAR COLSON
NON LOOSENING BLACK THROUGH JOINT 357 x 9
100 PIECES BOX IN POLYAMID 12
UNIVERSAL EARTHING KIT

BTS PROTECTION
EMP PROTECTION 900/1800/UMTS
GROUNDING BAR
GROUNDING BAR STAINLESS STEEL AISI 3004 (V2A) OU
CUIVRE 9 X M8
ROAD OF CHAINAGE
FULL KIT : LIGHTNING ARRESTER, FLOW AND CROWSFOOT CONNECTOR
HOLE ENTRIES
MODULE 6x2 7/8 + STUFFING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IINDEX : Product References

Page 04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 05

First Part : RF Equipment

Hiflex Feeder cable 1/2
Rigid Feeder Cable 1/2
Feeder cable 7/8 Ultra-Low Losses
Feeder cable 1-1/4 Ultra-Low Losses
Feeder cable 1-5/8 Ultra-Low Losses
Coaxial Connectors
Hiflex Jumpers
Rigid Jumpers

Page 06/07
Page 08
Page 09
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15

Second Part : RF Accessories

Page 16/17

Hoisting Grips
Stripping Tools
Wrench Handles for Connectors
Instructions to use Stripping Tools
Protection of connections
Weatherproofing Kit
Snap-in Hangers for Feeder Cables from 1/2 to 5/8
Self-Locking Cable Clamps for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Feeder Cables
Cables Ties
Wall Entries

Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
Page 26
Page 27

Third Part : Protection of RF Equipment

Page 28/29

Copper Grounding Bar

Universal Earthing Kit
Earthing Kits for 1/2, 7/8, 1-1/4 and 5/8 Feeder Cables
Lightning Arrester for GSM 900, 1800, and UMTS
Lightning Arrester : Installation Instructions
Basic Information for a safe Cell Site
Protection of equipment upper extremities

Page 30
Page 31
Page 32
Page 33
Page 34
Page 35
Page 36

Cell Sites suffering from Lightning : How to provide a safe flow

path for the lightning current

Page 37

RF

The deployment of base stations requires feeder cables and coaxial connectors of high quality
to reduce insertion losses as much as possible, to get the best signal transmission.
KATHREIN FRANCE feeder cables are designed to provide you the best electrical results and
a higher longevity than other similar cables offered on the market. It is actually the best choice
for GSM, UMTS and other wireless applications that demand very low insertion losses and the
guarantee of a high longevity.
Globally speaking, Insertion losses are typically of 30dB ; but we guarantee the lowest loss,
meaning 23dB in GSM frequencies, when our connectors are used with both ends of feeder
cables. Consequently, the mitigation measures are the best we can have on the market.
The first part will provide you with a great view of our RF equipment (feeder cables, coaxial
connectors, and jumpers) that we offer.

Rfrences:

EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Part : RF Equipment

Pages 06/07

Hiflex Feeder cable 1/2

Page 08
Rigid Feeder Cable 1/2
Page 09
Feeder cable 7/8 Ultra-Low Losses
Page 10
Feeder cable 1-1/4 Ultra-Low Losses
Page 11
Feeder cable 1-5/8 Ultra-Low Losses
Page 12
Coaxial Connectors
Page 13
Rfrences:
Hiflex Jumpers
Page 14
Rigid Jumpers
Page 15

FEEDER CABLE 1/2 HIFLEX

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen free

according to IEC 60754

SPECIFICATIONS
Design
Inner conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Dielectric
Material
Diameter (mm)
Outer conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Jacket
Material
Thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)

copper clad aluminium wire

3.55
gas-injected cellular polyethylene
9.0
corrugated copper tube
12.2
black polyethylene
0.65
13.5

Mechanical specifications
Minimum bending radius
single bending (cm)
15 repeated bends (cm)
Maximum pulling strength (daN)
Recommended temperature range
Storage
Installation
Operation
Maximum length per hoisting grip (m)
Maximum hanger spacing
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm)
Bending moment (Nm)
Weight (kg/km)

3
4
70
-70 to +85C
-40 to +60C
-55 to +85C
70
0.5
1.7
2.7
200

(*) nominal values

(**) Ambient temperature = 40C; Temperature of inner
conductor = 100C;

Reference :
CFC 05019

1/2 hiflex

Electrical specification
Characteristic impedance ()
Nominal capacity (pF/m)
Relative propagation velocity (%)
Inductance (H/m)
DC-resistance at 20C
inner conductor (/km)
outer conductor (/km)
RF peak voltage (kV)
RF peak power (kW)
Cut-off-frequency (GHz)
Insulation resistance (M.km)
Attenuation [1] and power rating
Frequency Attenuation at 20C(*)
(MHz)
(dB/100m)
10
0.96
20
1.37
30
1.68
80
2.79
100
3.13
150
3.88
200
4.51
300
5.60
400
6.53
450
6.96
500
7.38
600
8.15
700
8.87
800
9.55
894
10.16
960
10.57
1000
10.82
1500
13.62
1700
14.63
1800
15.12
1880
15.51
2000
16.08
2170
16.86
2200
17.00
2300
17.45
2400
17.89
2500
18.33
3000
20.42
4000
24.29
6000
31.21

50 1
82
82
0.200
2.65
3.0
1.13
12.8
13.2
>>5000

Mean power
rating(**) (kW)
9.90
6.96
5.66
3.42
3.04
2.46
2.11
1.70
1.46
1.37
1.29
1.17
1.07
1.00
0.94
0.90
0.88
0.70
0.65
0.63
0.61
0.59
0.57
0.56
0.55
0.53
0.52
0.47
0.39
0.31

FEEDER CABLE 1/2 RIGID

Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen free

according to IEC 60754

SPECIFICATIONS
Design
Inner conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Dielectric
Material
Diameter (mm)
Outer conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Jacket
Material
Thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)

copper clad aluminium wire

4.8
gas-injected cellular polyethylene
12.4
corrugated copper tube
13.7
black polyethylene
1.1
16.0

Mechanical specifications
Minimum bending radius
single bending (cm)
15 repeated bends (cm)
Maximum pulling strength (daN)
Recommended temperature range
Storage
Installation
Operation
Maximum length per hoisting grip (m)
Maximum hanger spacing
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm)
Bending moment (Nm)
Weight (kg/km)

7
12.5
100
-70 to +85C
-40 to +60C
-55 to +85C
70
1
1.9
3.5
235

[1] a = 0.2105
b = 0.000625
x () = a . f + b . f [dB/100m]
(*) nominal values
(**) Ambient temperature = 40C; Temperature of inner
conductor = 100C;
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading

Reference :

CFC 05004

1/2 rigid

Cable with UV resistant, halogen free, low smoke, flame

retardant jacket according to IEC 60754-2, IEC 60332-12, IEC 60332-3 Cat. C and IEC 61034-1+2
Electrical specifications
Characteristic impedance ()
Nominal capacity (pF/m)
Relative propagation velocity (%)
Inductance (H/m)
DC-resistance at 20C
inner conductor (/km)
outer conductor (/km)
RF peak voltage (kV)
RF peak power (kW)
Cut-off-frequency (GHz)
Insulation resistance (M.km)
Attenuation [1] and power rating
Frequency Attenuation at 20C(*)
(MHz)
(dB/100m)
10
0.67
20
0.95
30
1.17
80
1.93
100
2.17
150
2.67
200
3.10
300
3.83
400
4.46
450
4.75
500
5.02
600
5.53
700
6.01
800
6.45
894
6.85
960
7.12
1000
7.28
1500
9.09
1700
9.74
1800
10.06
1880
10.30
2000
10.66
2170
11.16
2200
11.25
2300
11.53
2400
11.81
2500
12.09
3000
13.40
4000
15.81
6000
20.06

50 1
76
88
0.190
1.48
2.04
1.6
25.6
9.8
>>5000
Mean power
rating(**) (kW)
11.74
8.27
6.73
4.08
3.64
2.95
2.54
2.06
1.77
1.66
1.57
1.43
1.31
1.22
1.15
1.11
1.08
0.87
0.81
0.78
0.77
0.74
0.71
0.70
0.68
0.67
0.65
0.59
0.50
0.39

FEEDER CABLE 7/8

STANDARD
Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket,
halogen free according to IEC 60754
SPECIFICATIONS
Design
Inner conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Dielectric
Material
Diameter (mm)
Outer conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Jacket
Material
Thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)

smooth copper tube

9.3
gas-injected cellular polyethylene
23.5
corrugated copper tube
25.0
black polyethylene
1.4
28.0

Mechanical specifications
Minimum bending radius
single bending (cm)
15 repeated bends (cm)
Maximum pulling strength (daN)
Recommended temperature
range
Storage
Installation
Operation
Maximum length per hoisting
grip (m)
Maximum hanger spacing
Flat Plate Crush resistance
(kg/mm)
Bending moment (Nm)
Weight (kg/km)

10
25
150
-70 to +85C
-40 to +60C
-55 to +85C
70
1.2
1.4 Bending
moment (Nm)
11.6
496

[1] a = 0.1107
b = 0.000333
x () = a . f + b . f [dB/100m]
(*) nominal values
(**) Ambient temperature = 40C; Temperature of inner
conductor = 100C;
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading

Reference :
CFC 05041

10

Feeder cable 7/8

Electrical specifications
Characteristic impedance ()
Nominal capacity (pF/m)
Relative propagation velocity (%)
Inductance (H/m)
DC-resistance at 20C
inner conductor (/km)
outer conductor (/km)
RF peak voltage (kV)
RF peak power (kW)
Cut-off-frequency (GHz)
Insulation resistance (M .km)

1.34
1.0
2.9
86
5.1
>>5000

Attenuation [1] and power rating

Frequency Attenuation at 20C(*)
(MHz)
(dB/100m)
10
0.35
20
0.50
30
0.62
80
1.02
100
1.14
150
1.41
200
1.63
300
2.02
400
2.35
450
2.50
500
2.64
600
2.91
700
3.16
800
3.40
894
3.61
960
3.75
1000
3.83
1500
4.79
1700
5.13
1800
5.30
1880
5.43
2000
5.62
2170
5.88
2200
5.92
2300
6.07
2400
6.22
2500
6.37
3000
7.06
4000
8.33
6000
-

Mean power rating(**)

(kW)
25.46
17.93
14.60
8.85
7.89
6.40
5.51
4.46
3.83
3.60
3.41
3.09
2.85
2.65
2.49
2.40
2.35
1.88
1.75
1.70
1.66
1.60
1.53
1.52
1.48
1.45
1.41
1.27
1.08
-

50 1
75
89
0.187

FEEDER CABLE 1- 1/4

STANDARD

Electrical specifications
Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen Characteristic impedance ()
free according to IEC 60754
Nominal capacity (pF/m)

SPECIFICATIONS
Design
Inner conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Dielectric
Material
Diameter (mm)
Outer conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Jacket
Material
Thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)

corrugated copper tube

13.6
gas-injected cellular polyethylene
33.5

50 1
76

Relative propagation velocity (%)

88

Inductance (H/m)
DC-resistance at 20C
- inner conductor (/km)
- outer conductor (/km)
RF peak voltage (kV)
RF peak power (kW)
Cut-off-frequency (GHz)
Insulation resistance (M.km)

0.190
1.8
0.5
4.25
180
3.3
>>5000

corrugated copper tube

36.0

Attenuation [1] and power rating

Frequency
(MHz)

Attenuation at 20C(*)
(dB/100m)

Mean power rating(**) (kW)

black polyethylene
1.5
39.0

10
20
30
80
100
150
200
300
400
450
500
600
700
800
894
960
1000
1500
1700
1800
1880
2000
2170
2200
2300
2400
2500
3000
4000
6000

0.27
0.38
0.47
0.79
0.89
1.10
1.28
1.59
1.86
1.99
2.11
2.33
2.55
2.74
2.92
3.05
3.12
3.94
4.25
4.39
4.51
4.68
4.91
4.95
5.09
5.22
5.35
5.98
-

39.73
27.90
22.66
13.62
12.12
9.78
8.39
6.74
5.76
5.40
5.09
4.60
4.22
3.91
3.67
3.53
3.44
2.72
2.53
2.44
2.38
2.30
2.19
2.17
2.11
2.06
2.01
1.79
-

Mechanical specifications
Minimum bending radius
single bending (cm)
15 repeated bends (cm)
Maximum pulling strength (daN)
Recommended temperature range
- Storage
- Installation
- Operation
Maximum length per hoisting grip
(m)
Maximum hanger spacing
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm)
Bending moment (Nm)
Weight (kg/km)

20
30
200
-70 to +85C
-40 to +60C
-55 to +85C
70
1.4
3.4
25
830

[1] a = 0.084

b = 0.000461
x() = a . f + b . f [dB/100m]
(*) nominal values
(**) Ambient temperature = 40C; Temperature of
inner conductor = 100C;
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading

Reference :
CFC 05040

Feeder cable 1- 1/4

11

FEEDER CABLE 1- 5/8 RIGID

STANDARD
Cable with standard UV resistant PE jacket, halogen
free according to IEC 60754

Cable with UV resistant, halogen free, low smoke, flame

retardant jacket according to IEC 60754-2, IEC 603321-2, IEC 60332-3 Cat. C and IEC 61034-1+2

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical specifications
Characteristic impedance ()
Nominal capacity (pF/m)
Relative propagation velocity (%)
Inductance (H/m)
DC-resistance at 20C
inner conductor (/km)
outer conductor (/km)
RF peak voltage (kV)
RF peak power (kW)
Cut-off-frequency (GHz)
Insulation resistance (M.km)

Design
Inner conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Dielectric
Material
Diameter (mm)
Outer conductor
Material
Diameter (mm)
Jacket
Material black
polyethylene
Thickness (mm)
Diameter (mm)

corrugated copper tube

17.7
gas-injected cellular polyethylene
43.0
corrugated copper tube
46.6

1.7
50.0

Mechanical specifications
Minimum bending radius
single bending (cm)
15 repeated bends (cm)
Maximum pulling strength (daN)
Recommended temperature range
Storage
Installation
Operation
Maximum length per hoisting grip (m)
Maximum hanger spacing
Flat plate crush resistance (kg/mm)
Bending moment (Nm)
Weight (kg/km)

20
40
250
-70 to +85C
-40 to +60C
-55 to +85C
70
1.5
2.6
45
1130

[1] a = 0.061
b = 0.000359
x () = a . f + b . f [dB/100m]
(*) nominal values
(**)Ambient temperature = 40C; Temperature of inner
conductor = 100C;
VSWR = 1.0; no solar loading

Reference :
CFC 05034

12

Feeder 1- 5/8

Attenuation [1] and power rating

Frequency Attenuation at 20C(*)
(MHz)
(dB/100m)
10
0.20
20
0.28
30
0.34
80
0.57
100
0.65
150
0.80
200
0.93
300
1.16
400
1.36
450
1.46
500
1.54
600
1.71
700
1.87
800
2.01
894
2.14
960
2.23
1000
2.29
1500
2.90
1700
3.13
1800
3.23
1880
3.32
2000
3.45
2170
3.62
2200
3.65
2300
3.75
2400
3.85
2500
3.95
3000
4000
6000
-

50 1
75
89
0.190
1.37
0.39
5.5
302
2.7
>>5000
Mean power
rating(**) (kW)
51.53
36.17
29.36
17.63
15.68
12.64
10.84
8.70
7.43
6.96
6.56
5.92
5.43
5.03
4.72
4.53
4.43
3.49
3.24
3.13
3.05
2.94
2.80
2.77
2.70
2.63
2.57
-

COAXIAL CONNECTORS

7/16 F DT 7/8
FEMALE STRAIGHT

7/16 F DT 1- 5/8
FEMALE STRAIGHT

7/16 F DT 1- 1/4
FEMALE STRAIGHT

7/16 M CDE FLEXIBLE

MALE RIGHT ANGLED HI-FLEX 1/2

References & Specifications

CRA 05692
CRA 05982
CRA 05082
CRA 05706
CRA 05206
CRA 05216
CRA 05721
CRA 05720
CRA 05719
CRA 05725
CRA 05286
CRA 05287

Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1/2 FLEXIBLE

Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1/2 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1/2 FLEXIBLE
Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1/2 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE RIGHT- ANGLED 1/2 FLEXIBLE
Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE RIGHT- ANGLED 1/2 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT Clip 7/8 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT Clip 7/8 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1-1/4 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1- 1/4 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 FEMALE STRAIGHT 1-5/8 RIGID
Coaxial Connector 7/16 MALE STRAIGHT 1-5/8 RIGID

Rfrences:

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HIFLEX JUMPERS

Electrical Specifications of Terminated Standard Jumper Cables:

800-1000 MHz
1600-2000 MHz
1 Return loss (VSWR) (typically)
-32 dB (1.05: 1)
-30 dB (1.06:1)
Return loss (VSWR) (Min)
-28 dB (1.08:1)
-26 dB (1.1:1)
11.2 dB (+0.03 dB for
17.0 dB (+0.03 dB for
2 Attenuation (per 100m) (Max) at 20C
connectors)
connectors)
3 Power Handling (Min) continuous
750 W
500 W
4 Level of IMP (Intermodulation Products)
2 unmodulated test tones each at +43 dBm (20 W)
3nd or higher order IMP (typically)
-118 dB (-161 dBc)
-118 dBm (-161 dBc)
(min)
-107 dBm (-150 dBc)
-107 dBm (-150 dBc)
5 Impedance
50 (+- 1.5 )
50 (+- 1.5 )
6 RF Voltage Rating (Peak)
1100 V
1100 V
7 Velocity of Propagation
82%
82%
8 Contact Potential (centre and outer conductors)
no dissimilar metal interfaces
Mechanical and Environmental specifications:
1 Temperature Range (Installation)
-40C+60C
(Operating)
-45C+85C
2 Relative humidity
10%100%
3 General Environmental
Corrosion and UV resistant
4 Minimum Bending Radius
30mm
5 Connector Torque (nominal)
8 Nm (N types) 15 Nm (7/16 Types)
6 Packaging
Orange protection caps for connectors (standard)

Design:

All metal contact parts from connectors are silver plated. Their design is optimized to provide an extra low level of
intermodulation, excellent return loss values, and improved jumper cable performances.
Excellent water tightness provided by the special connector design (O-ring in connector head). The over molding of
the connector provides an additional mechanical stability.
Easy, fast and reliable installation.

References :
Connector 7-16, 2 Male straight
961 005
0,5 m
961 010
1m
961 015
1,5 m
961 020
2m
961 025
2,5 m
961 030
3m
961 040
4m
961 050
5m

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References :

Connector 7-16, 1 Male straight

and 1 male right angle 90

961 505
961 510
961 515
961 520
961 525
961 530
961 540

961 550

0,5 m
1m
1,5 m
2m
2,5 m
3m
4m
5m

RIGID JUMPERS

Electrical Specifications of Terminated Standard Jumper Cables:

800-1000 MHz
1600-2000 MHz
1 Return loss (VSWR) (typically)
-38 dB (1.02: 1)
-30 dB (1.06:1)
Return loss (VSWR) (Min)
-28 dB (1.08:1)
-26 dB (1.10:1)*
7.2 dB (+0.03 dB for
11.5 dB (+0.03 dB for
2 Attenuation (per 100m) (Max) at 20C
connectors)
connectors)
3 Power Handling (Min) continuous
1000 W
750 W
4 Level of IMP (Intermodulation Products)
2 unmodulated test tones each at +43 dBm (20 W)
3nd or higher order IMP (typically)
-122 dB (-165 dBc)
-122 dBm (-165 dBc)
(min)
-112 dBm (-155 dBc)
-112 dBm (-155 dBc)
5 Impedance
50 (+- 1 )
50 (+- 1 )
6 RF Voltage Rating (Peak)
1100 V
1100 V
7 Velocity of Propagation
88%
88%
8 Contact Potential (centre and outer conductors)
no dissimilar metal interfaces

*-24 dB (1.12:1) for angle connectors

Mechanical and Environmental specifications:

1 Temperature Range (Installation)
-40C+60C
(Operating)
-45C+85C
2 Relative humidity
10%100%
3 General Environmental
Corrosion and UV resistant
4 Minimum Bending Radius
70 mm (single) 125 mm (repeat)
5 Connector Torque (nominal)
15 Nm -25 Nm
6 Packaging
Orange protection caps for connectors (standard)

Design:

All metal contact parts from connectors are silver plated. Their design is optimized to provide an extra low level of
intermodulation, excellent return loss values, and improved jumper cable performances.
Excellent water tightness provided by the special connector design (O-ring in connector head). The over molding of
the connector provides an additional mechanical stability.
Easy, fast and reliable installation.

References :

Connector 7-16, 2 Male Straight

962 005
962 010
962 015
962 020
962 025
962 030
962 040
962 050

0,5 m
1 m
1,5 m
2m
2,5 m
3m
4m
5m

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RF ACCESSORIES

Since the very beginning of the first base stations deployments almost 20 years ago, KATHREIN
and its technical specialists have been developing solutions and accessories that can bring mobile operators and installation companies exactly what they need.
There has been an increased development of products from high-performing technologies elaborated step by step, all over the past 20 years. Their easiness and their fast installation are
highly appreciated by most of the biggest service providers and mobile operators all over the
world.
The following chapter is basically about all RF Accessories you need on a site, from accessories for Base Station Antennas, clamps for feeder cables, cable trays, to tools (stripping tools,
wrench handles for connectors etc..). It will be a useful hand for technical engineers and specialists, and guarantee them a safe installation, while saving time.

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RF ACCESSORIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Second Part : RF Accessories

Hoisting Grips
Stripping Tools
Wrench Handles for Connectors
Instructions to use Stripping Tools
Protection of connections
Weatherproofing Kit
Snap-in Hangers for Feeder Cables from 1/2 to 5/8
Self-Locking Cable Clamps for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Feeder Cables
Cables Ties
Wall Entries

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Page 19
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Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
Page 26
Page 27

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HOISTING GRIPS
Hoisting Grips are used to lift and hoist cables up
to the top of the tower. Hoisting grips have an important tin content, and are bronze-coated to provide the highest resistance to corrosion. Use one
hoisting grip every 60 meters.

Size
Material
Design
Include
Specificities

from 1/2 to 1-5/8 cable

Tinned bronze
Mesh grip with single eye support
Grip, self-locking clip, tape
pre-laced to make installation easier

References :
Available for 1/2, 7/8, 1-5/8
and 1-1/4 feeder cables

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950 010
950 011
950 013
950 012

Tool 1/2
Tool 7/8
Tool 1-1/4
Tool 1- 5/8

STRIPPING TOOLS

Tool 7/8

Tool 1- 5/8

Tool 1/2 Hi-Flex

Tool 1- 1/4

Tool 1/2 rigid

References :
960 085
960 084
960 086
960 064
960 123

Tool Hi-Flex
Tool Rigid
Tool 1- 5/8
Tool 7/8
Tool 1- 1/4

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WRENCH HANDLE FOR CONNECTORS

Connector
rigid
7/8
1- 1/4
1- 5/8

Wrench size
mm
19
30
44
58

Max. Wrench Head

Thickness mm
7
12
N/A
N/A

Back Nut Torque

Nm
20
30
40
50

References :
During the connector tightening, Hold the
connector body fixed with the help of the
torque wrench.

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950 002
950 003
950 001
950 004

Connector 1/2
Connector 7/8
Connector 1- 5/8
Connector 1- 1/4

INSTRUCTIONS TO USE
STRIPPING TOOLS 7/8

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PROTECTION OF CONNECTIONS

GSCI closure system (Gel Seal for Coax Connectors)

Feeders-Jumpers and Jumpers- Antennes
The GSIC closure system consists of in-line closures as well as closures used to seal
Antenna/ Jumper, and Jumper/ Feeder. It is designed to provide water tightness, environmental and mechanical protection for coaxial connectors. By providing a longterm and effective protection against water infiltration and other pollutants (IP68 acc.
EN 60529), the gel guarantees a reliable and cost-effective solution.
The GSIC closure system consists of the following components :
-
A wraparound central body molded from a UV-stabilized polymer.
-
A closing channel which is also molded from a UV-stabilized polymer.
Sealing components :
-
The sealing is performed by a gel under compression
-
All sealing elements are integrated into the product

Reliable protection for temperature variation between -30C and 60C, without deterioration
of subsequent product performance
Protection against excessive cable bending
No connector disunion
Kits are easy and quick to install, at temperatures of between -10C and +45C
Easily removable and re-usable
No tape, mastics or tools required for installation and re-use
UV resistant, and tested under extremely severe conditions, vibrations and temperature cycles (acc.
ICE 60068-2-14 Test Nb).

References :
The reference CAC05347 can only be
used with connectors DIN 7/16, maximum
length 60mm, maximum diameter 27mm,
lowest distance between panel and connector : 45mm

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CAC 05347
CAC 05348
CAC 05350
CAC 05351

Antenna/ jumper
Jumper/ feeder cable 7/8
Jumper/ feeder cable 1- 1/4
Jumper/ feeder cable 1- 5/8

WEATHERPROOFING KIT
Composition and technical specifications:
Butyl
Butyl tape (0.50m x 38mm)

Electrical tape
Plastic electrical tape
(10m x 15mm)

One kit guarantees the weatherproofing of:

2 connectors 7/8 or 1 connector 1- 1/4 ou 1- 5/8
Remove the protecting tape from the vulcanized rubber band (Butyl)
Cover up all the connection, starting from the winding down below.
Tighten steadily during the process.
Continue the winding until you get 50 to 60 mm beyond the connector.
Wind the plastic band in reverse of the Butyl winding.
Cover up the Butyl with at least 3 layers of plastic band which must exceed an average of 25mm on
both sides of the rubber band.
Stretch steadily during the winding of the first two layers, but do not stretch the last one. Press slowly
with hand on the winding to guarantee a safe adherence all around the connector.

Reference :
CAC 05346

Weatherproofing Kit

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CLAMPS FOR 1/2 TO 1- 5/8 FEEDER CABLE

Clamps for feeder cables designed for towers of
angle-board type

Specificities:
Machining
Components
Tickness
Assembling
Mechanical resistance

Blanked and press-formed

Fully tempered 301 stainless steel, hardened E4
0.8 to 1.5, according to the reference
Stainless steel blind rivet
Tear-off cable side > 12 Kgf
Tear-off angle iron side > 25 Kgf
Cable Slip > 6 Kgf

For cables with a diameter from 16

to 50 mm
Mounting : 1 clip every meter at
the lowest.

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References :
960 063
960 053
960 088
960 087

Clamps for 1/2 feeder cables

Clamps for 7/8 feeder cables
Clamps for 1- 1/4 feeder cables
Clamps for 1- 5/8 feeder cables

CLAMPS FOR 1 TO 6 FEEDERS CABLES

For flat and round with thickness between 3 and
12mm. Calibrated saddles

Material :
AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Glass reinforced fiber P.A, U.V resistant
Color : black (grey on request)

References :
CAC 05300 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 1/2
CAC 05301 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 7/8
CAC 05113 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 1-1/4
CAC 05110 : Clamp for 1 feeder cable 1-5/8

References :
CAC 05121 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 1/2
CAC 05302 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 7/8
CAC 05109 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 1-1/4
CAC 05303 : Clamp for 2 feeder cables 1-5/8

References :
CAC 05119 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 1/2
CAC 05304 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 7/8
CAC 05315 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 1-1/4
CAC 05316 : Clamp for 3 feeder cables 1-5/8

References :
CAC 05122 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 1/2
CAC 05120 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 7/8
CAC 05319 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 1-1/4
CAC 05318 : Clamp for 4 feeder cables 1-5/8

References :
CAC 05124 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 1/2
CAC 05311 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 7/8
CAC 05317 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 1-1/4
CAC 05123 : Clamp for 6 feeder cables 1-5/8

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CABLE TIE

Technical specifications
Description
Size
Composition
Color
Conditioning
Tightening

Cable tie
9 x 357 mm
Polyamide 12
black
100 pcs boxes
Lowest diameter : 26 mm
Biggest diameter : 92 mm

Reference :
CAC 05185

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Cable tie

WALL ENTRIES
Ranges from 1 to 12 feeders

IP67 waterproof and fire resistant to REI 120

For a tight sealing of cables
Easy and quick mounting
Fixings accessories are included
Elastic cushions on separate request
Grounding bar on request

Description
AISI 304 (V2A) steel plate
Black EPDM gasket
Elastic collar
Removable plastic PIN
AISI 304 Hose clamp for Collar (FAS)
Sectorial cushions (GSR & GST)
Round cushions (GR)
Removable protective film
Silicon lubricant (LUS)
Grounding bar on request (BEI)

Reference :
CAC 05310

Wall entries
Module 6 x 2 feeder cables (7/8)

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PROTECTION

The lightning current is basically about a short and intense electromagnetic field (of double exponential type) that can damage equipment put at each ends of feeder cables, or cause a bad
functioning.
Using components with new technologies of bad quality can easily increase the sensitivity of
electrical and electronic equipment from lightning. Side protections limit troubles induced by the
discharge current, to a tolerable level for materials located in the extremities.
Lightning arrester, surge protector, isolation systems are all rarely used directly. They are more
used as a whole system more or less complex and all put at the cable extremities, and close to
the equipment that need to be protected. They also need to be close, as much as possible, to
their inlet in buildings.
These side protections can absolutely not damage the signal but indeed generate a safe flow
path for the lightning current to the ground, to avoid damages on the cables.
Thanks to the large choice of side protections on the market, every cable type can easily be
mounted with the perfect protection. The protection depends on the signal spread by the cable
(tension, current, frequency). In specific cases, the designer has between several circuit types
that he can use, and can consequently choose the circuit with the very best specifications he
needs to resolve his technical issues.
This chapter will provide you with a complete range of products designed to protect your RF
equipment against lightning, as well as weatherproofing solutions, for isolation matters.

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OF RF EQUIPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Third Part : Protection of RF Equipment

Page 28/29

Copper Grounding Bar

Universal Earthing Kit
Earthing Kits for 1/2, 7/8, 1-1/4 & 5/8 Feeder Cables
Lightning Arrester for GSM 900, 1800, and UMTS
Lightning Arrester : Installation Instructions
Basic Information for a safe Cell Site
Protection of equipment upper extremities

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Page 32
Page 33
Page 34
Page 35
Page 36

Cell Sites suffering from Lightning :

How to provide a safe flow
path for the lightning current

Page 37

29

GROUNDING BAR

Grounding bar :
AISI 304 STAINLESS STEEL

Holes :
9 x M8

Reference :
960 054

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Grounding bar

UNIVERSAL EARTHING KIT

Kit in detail:
1/ Contact bar of tin-plated copper
2/ Tin-plated copper mesh
3/ Connecting lug screw M8
4/ NAS self-agglomerating UV proof black color tape, for protection and sealing
5/ P.E. insulated copper cable, length = 50cm, fire resistant CEI 20-22,
Color : black (green and yellow on request)
6/ Tinned copper lugs

Protection against lightning

For any type of feeder cable.

Reference :
921 060

Universal Earthing kit

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EARTHING KIT FOR FEEDER CABLE

1/2, 7/8, 1- 1/4 & 1- 5/8

Technical specifications:
Compact structures
Quick and easy installation
Lightning tested (CESI)
Low contact resistance < 1 mOhm
Waterproof IP 67 (CESI)
Corrosion resistant
Environmental test (IEC 68-2-14)
No extra taping needed

Remove the section of the sheath with a knife.

Take care not to damage the outer copper conductor of the cable.
Carefully lubricate the cable sheet with special silicon lubricant S.
Open the KMT contact slip and place it on the outer copper conductor of the cable.
Close the steel shell and tighten the locking screw. Take care to well fit the rubber gasket on the cable
jacket.
Fix the cable lug of the grounding wire to the ground of the tower with the M8 screw and nut.

References :
921 000
921 061
921 020
921 062

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Feeder Cable
Feeder Cable 7/8
Feeder Cable 1- 5/8
Feeder Cable 1- 1/4

LIGHTNING ARRESTER FOR

GSM 900, 1800, UMTS

Electrical specifications:
Power flow
ROS
ROS
ROS
Losses insertion
Connection
Intermodulation

100 KA en onde 8/20 s (1 fois)

800 880 MHz < 1.08
880 2500 MHz < 1.08
2500 2600 MHz < 1.10
< 0.05 dB
7/16F (antenna side)
7/16M (BTS side)
< 160 dBc

Mecanical specifications:
Length
Diameter
Weight
IP

105 mm
45 mm
525 g
67

IEC

68 558521

Ground connection on screw M5

conductor 6 mm minimum

Reference :
CRA 05255

lightning arrester

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LIGHTNING ARRESTER :
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

To guarantee you the best protection you can find, the arrester has to be
mounted as close as possible from the equipment that has to be protected
(BTS).
This specific equipment needs to be mounted in a safe and well-covered
place. For Outdoor protection, use weatherproofing kit

Rfrences:
Rfrences:

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BASIC INFORMATION FOR A SAFE SITE

Geographical area
Keraunic level
The study of a lightning protection requires a study of the local geographical conditions, especially the
exposure degree of the structure to :
- the lightning risk, to assess the potential for risk, useful in the specification of protection devices,
- the winds, studying the structures architecture to determine the best mechanical design of the device
Knowing the exact geographical position of the site to protect is determining for the keraunic level. The
keraunic level Nk indeed expresses the number of days per year where thunder is heard at a given place.
This level indicates the degree of protection (site strongly or not strongly exposed) and make possible to
calculate the lightning density Ng, which expresses the number of strikes per year per km.

Wind direction
Knowing the prevailing winds in thundery periods is less important than the keraunic level. But it can help
to change the position of each protection. Indeed, every calculation on lightning rods consider clap of thunder as vertical. However, they are lightly deflected by aerological phenomenon.

Site geology
Two factors have to be considered on a geological level.

Ground resistance
It is a determining point to take decision regarding the ground plugs size, which provides a safe flow path
for the lightning current.

Homogeneous Land surface

It is very important regarding the ground plug location; resistance between ground plugs will highly interfere with the differences of potential, included between buildings when lightning strikes.

Site environment : building and surroundings

Building sizes (length, height, and width), terrace plans, towers and shelters positioning, and basically all
height measurements are necessary guidelines for the survey. The plan will have to include the indication
of the north, the surrounding facilities (water supply, electric power station).

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PROTECTION OF HEAD END EQUIPMENT

Phenomenon:
Lightning currents cause a short and intense electromagnetic field which is double exponential, that can
damage head-end equipment connected to cables. Using high tech components from bad quality can
easily increase the severe impact of lightning on electrical and electronic equipment.
Head-end equipment are involved to limit disturbances caused by lightning, until you get an acceptable
level that head-end equipment can handle.
Physical magnitude

Peak value for 1 lightning strike

Time of climb
Time
Spectrum

35 KA
100 ns to 100 s
10 s to 100 ms
1 KHz to 1 MHz (Maximum weight about 100 KHz)

Main information on head-end equipment

Lightning Arrester (association between spark gap and varistor)

Surge Suppressor (transient voltage suppression diode)

Isolation systems (slightly capacitive transformers or lines connected for microwave links
applications).
Lightning arrester, surge protector, isolation systems are all rarely used directly. They are more used as a
whole system more or less complex and all put at the cable extremities, and close to the equipment that
need to be protected.
They also need to be close, as much as possible, to their inlet in buildings.
These side protections can absolutely not damage the signal but indeed generate a safe flow path for the
lightning current to the ground, to avoid damages on the cables.
Thanks to the large choice of side protections on the market, every cable type can easily be mounted with
the perfect protection. The protection depends on the signal spread by the cable (tension, current, frequency). In specific cases, the designer has between several circuit types that he can use, and can consequently choose the circuit with the very best specifications he needs to resolve his technical issues.

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CELL SITES SUFFERING FROM LIGHTNING

How to provide a safe flow path for the lightning current

Pylon Protection

Lateral Fixing Brackets

Lightning Rod (Basic Metal Rod)

Steel Strapping Tapes

Meplat 30x2mm

Earthing Kit

Oblong Test Clamp

Copper Square Clamps

Inspection Hole

Meplat 30x2mm

Crow-foot earthing system

Connector

Copper Ground Rod

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